tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post2456064992998967245..comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00Comments on A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.: Most. Humiliating. Experience. Ever.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-2413862084670191262012-08-16T15:56:20.805-07:002012-08-16T15:56:20.805-07:00I can't imagine someone who more deserved the ...I can't imagine someone who more deserved the outrageous fees for towing and "storage" of his vehicle. What an idiot! <br /><br />Thanks for digging this out of the archives to share with us.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-71503443703609307712012-08-15T18:18:38.124-07:002012-08-15T18:18:38.124-07:00I admire your grace, and how restrained you and yo...I admire your grace, and how restrained you and your husband were. Just reading it, I wanted to hit the man, or at least start screaming for Security.Iris Cardenhttp://sometimesitislupus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-76011890336389068992012-08-13T13:06:15.965-07:002012-08-13T13:06:15.965-07:00I believe that the person who advised you to walk ...I believe that the person who advised you to walk away had the best course of action. You or your husband could have just turned around and ignored this jerk. If he continued to harass either of you, you could have summoned security. There's no shortage of these people in any airport. You wouldn't have even had to walk away to do it. Just look at him and yell out at the top of your lungs, "SECURITY!" and he would have probably been so caught off guard, he would have just walked away of his own volition. However, if you wanted to fight him, the best way is to make him even madder than he was prior to getting in your husband's face. Your husband could have just told the idiot that you and he had entirely orchestrated the event in order to get his car towed and that you were so happy to hear that it worked. Tell him, “I love it when a plan comes together.” Tell him that if he thinks he's mad now; just wait until he gets his car back. Make him worry that the worse is yet to come. Just make sure to act happy about his misfortune. The louder he yells, the harder you laugh. Laughter really is the best medicine. He doesn't have the power to "make" you mad. You and you alone are in control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or at least you should be. It’s harder to do than to discuss after the fact, nevertheless, it’s good advice to keep in mind for future transactions with clowns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-45522534819626557542012-08-11T11:55:17.102-07:002012-08-11T11:55:17.102-07:00Oh, in my head I was visualizing the whole convers...Oh, in my head I was visualizing the whole conversation and could see you between your husband and the man, that is what I would do. My husband wants to protect me and defend me and then I want to fight my own battles at the same time, and defend my husband. Oh, laurie, thanks for reliving it for us in order to make more aware.Lisahttp://restministries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-64481654473456156232007-07-31T12:50:00.000-07:002007-07-31T12:50:00.000-07:00That same airline confiscated my wheelchair, telli...That same airline confiscated my wheelchair, telling me that it absolutely had to be checked with baggage. They assigned me a generic airport issue one that was missing the footrests, as well as a bored airport employee to push it. I was deposited at my gate and made to wait without access to any facilities (no chair at all now). <BR/><BR/>Upon arrival at my destination, there was no gate agent, no wheelchair, and no obvious way to get to baggage claim to reclaim my own. Eventally, I caught a ride on one of those oversized golf cart shuttle things, having to hear other passengers grumbling about why a young (seemingly healthy) woman would need to use services.<BR/><BR/>I really love traveling, but I'm starting to think it's not worth it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-9034993629487027302007-07-12T09:52:00.000-07:002007-07-12T09:52:00.000-07:00////dear Laurie, I am so sorry for your awful eper...////dear Laurie, I am so sorry for your awful eperience! Unfortunately, their are all kinds of selfish, freaks of nature out there, who are so short sighted they see only what inconveniences them. I think its' a waste of time to try to talk to these people, and you're probably better off just walking away, and if the guy continues, call security or approach flight staff that you are being harrased. Your explanation is not going to be thoroughly listened to or understood, and will just drag out the confrontation. Remember, too, you are a valuable, loved person, and a total stranger can't take that away from you! Remember, God loves you! Don't let them (wacko strangers!) have the power! Consider the ugly source! You're a beautiful, valued person, and I truly am sorry for what you had to go thru! I hope you notified the airlines of the bad experience with your medical device, so they can get it together, and decide how they can adequately and consistently deal with this type of problem. AWlso, I like the idea of one of the bloggers; get a letter from your doctor identifying why you need to carry this valuable peiece of medical equipment with you. You don't owe strangers , other than the flight staff, any explanation of anything at all! Best of luck in future ventures!<BR/>Ms Kookaburrams. Kookaburrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03698734652436516769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-27800572384397763642007-07-05T19:37:00.000-07:002007-07-05T19:37:00.000-07:00Can you get your doc to write you a note, that you...Can you get your doc to write you a note, that you can carry with you, documenting the need to keep this equipment by your person at all times? I have a standard letter I write for my patients' diabetic supplies. I'll bet your doc could write something comparable.<BR/><BR/>VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-30554932828194632382007-07-03T21:02:00.000-07:002007-07-03T21:02:00.000-07:00Bullies only understand power, and your anger was ...Bullies only understand power, and your anger was power and you stood up to him. I think I'm one of the nicest, sweetest people you could ever hope to meet, and I want you to know I was cheering you on as I read. <BR/><BR/>I wonder, was anyone with him? I can just picture that exchange being what finally gets the guy's wife/girlfriend to ditch her abusive husband/boyfriend (or someone else in the audience with theirs). You may actually have done someone great good, and not even known it, by there being such a stark contrast in such plain, public view.<BR/><BR/>Given that one of the airlines confiscated an asthma inhaler from a passenger a couple of years ago, and then had the passenger die midair of an asthma attack--whose family then sued quite successfully... The airlines are a little gunshy now if they know what that thing means to you medically (and especially if they think you might need it in flight.) As well they should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-49821283449033908812007-07-01T14:37:00.000-07:002007-07-01T14:37:00.000-07:00What a doofus that guy is. I agree about karma. ...What a doofus that guy is. I agree about karma. He certainly has it coming.<BR/>I always carry 2 Epi-Pens with me, along with my headache medicines... while the pills are usually in their bottles, I occasionally just put some in a pill box because it just takes up less space (who doesn't do that!). Sometimes I get really nervous when I'm going into a concert or a ballpark or somewhere that they do the quick bag-check, that someone's gonna actually say, "Hey, what's in there?" I would hate to throw away my pills, but nothing compares to such an expensive piece of equipment... airlines really need to get all of their employees on the same page!!<BR/>good luck in the future :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-12395487679029231712007-06-29T10:00:00.000-07:002007-06-29T10:00:00.000-07:00I have one word for you: karma.Don't believe for a...I have one word for you: karma.<BR/><BR/>Don't believe for a minute that he won't have that come back and bite him in the ass. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you had to experience that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-9703507891465459082007-06-28T20:50:00.000-07:002007-06-28T20:50:00.000-07:00That's so horrible - some people are ridiculously ...That's so horrible - some people are ridiculously out of control. I'm sorry about the whole situation, and how it made you feel. That's a terrible feeling. Hugs!Never That Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008749218695113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-45176697058589991172007-06-28T16:30:00.000-07:002007-06-28T16:30:00.000-07:00wow, I can't believe some people are so awful. So ...wow, I can't believe some people are so awful. So sorry to hear about this nightmare!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-48626370170585090982007-06-28T14:04:00.000-07:002007-06-28T14:04:00.000-07:00Oh Laurie how terrible :(**megahugs**Bazookoids ai...Oh Laurie how terrible :(<BR/><BR/>**megahugs**<BR/><BR/>Bazookoids aimed at stupid airline attendants and morons who park illegally...Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202803679416186580noreply@blogger.com